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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.57, 667.29 and 273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.57, 667.29 and 273.74 is: 377.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.57 : 667.29 = 273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.57/667.29 = 273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.57x = 667.29 × 273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.57x = 182,663.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,663.96/483.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.74

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